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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Police to explore civil action in cases of women secretly filmed and posted online after criminal case collapses

Police will explore civil routes to tackle secret vloggers filming women on nights out after a criminal investigation into the incidents collapsed.

Greater Manchester Police opened a probe into the ‘Manchester nightlife’ videos in 2024 following an investigation into the “creepy” footage. The videos – which racked up millions of views across social media – show women who are often in a vulnerable state.

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